Musical Theatre Routes
Explore our Musical Theatre qualifications, with routes created to cater to the diverse needs and aspirations of performers worldwide.
Musical Theatre for Singers 2024
Designed for Musical Theatre performers who want to focus on Vocal Performance. Candidates will be assessed on Vocal Exercises, Song Selection, Performance and a Discussion.
Musical Theatre for Actors 2024
Musical Theatre for Actors 2024 replaces the Musical Theatre 2023 syllabus as part of the MT Routes rebranding initiative. Please note that all requirements and components remain unchanged.
Designed for Musical Theatre performers who want to showcase their Acting skills through songs. Candidates will explore the song’s lyrics and communicate the story through actions, spoken word and sung voice. They can choose from Recital, Concert, Cabaret or Duet performance.
Validity
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Musical Theatre for Actors is now open for entries
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Musical Theatre for Singers is now open for entries
- Music Theatre syllabus 2019-2021 entries close on 31 December 2024
Why LCME?
LCM Exams are provided through the University of West London, ranked in the top 5 for Teaching Quality and Student Satisfaction in 2024 (Complete University Guide 2024).
We take pride in providing high-quality materials to support students as they develop the skills and understanding needed to progress into the Creative Industries. Our flexible syllabus formats and exam options mean students can select the most appropriate pathway for them in consultation with their teacher.
Musical Theatre FAQs?
Why Are There Two Different Routes? | Singers vs Actors
Costume Guidelines | What to Wear in Your Exam
Props Guide | What You Can & Cannot Use in Your Exam
How to Perform Lyrics | Grade-by-Grade Guide
Exam levels
Both routes are available at Step, Grade and Diploma levels across Teaching and Performing.
Exam options
Candidates can select from In-person and Recorded exams in various formats depending on the route chosen.
Teachers and teaching organisations can enter students online through our network of Public Exam Centres and can also opt to host a Private Exam Day for their own students through our dedicated team of LCME Reps and Customer Service Team.